5 Tips for Running with Spinal Osteoarthritis
Category: Back Pain | Author: Stefano Sinicropi
Spinal osteoarthritis can cause a lot of pain and discomfort, and reduce a person’s ability to move and exercise. But that shouldn’t completely prohibit you from running. Here are a few tips to help you run if you suffer from osteoarthritis of the spine. Stretch & Warm Up Don’t jump right into a long jog. […]
Foods that Increase & Decrease Inflammation after Spine Surgery
Category: Surgery Recovery | Author: Stefano Sinicropi
We have offered plenty of tips on how to quickly and effectively recovery after a minimally invasive spine surgery. However, we have not yet talked about post-op diet as it relates to inflammation in the joints. Inflammation around the surgical site is one of the leading causes of pain and discomfort in patients after spine […]
Leading an Active Lifestyle with Degenerative Disc Disease
Category: Back Pain | Author: Stefano Sinicropi
Degenerative disc disease refers to the typical degradation of the spinal discs as a person gets older (in this regard, it’s not actually a disease). This article will discuss what causes spinal discs to degenerate, and offer some tips on living an active lifestyle if you suffer from degenerative disc disease. Degenerative Spinal Discs The […]
Piriformis Syndrome & Sciatic Nerve Pain
Category: Nerves, Spine | Author: Stefano Sinicropi
Piriformis syndrome is an unusual condition impacting the sciatic nerve. It can cause pain, loss of feeling in the legs, and impede a patient’s ability to balance and walk properly. In this article, we will define piriformis syndrome, talk about how it relates to the spine, and offer some treatment options for the condition. What […]
7 Questions to Ask your Spine Surgeon (and Dr. Sinicropi’s Answers)
Category: Spine Surgery, Surgeons | Author: Stefano Sinicropi
There are many things to consider when choosing a healthcare provider, especially when it comes to surgery. You want to make sure that your surgeon is experienced and well regarded in the medical community. Most importantly, you want to make sure your surgeon is someone you can trust. Here are 10 questions to ask your […]
Muscle Spasms & Spinal Stenosis
Category: Spine Pain | Author: Stefano Sinicropi
Muscle spasms are annoying and painful. Patients with spinal stenosis often report painful muscle spasms in the back and elsewhere. In this article, we will talk about how to treat muscle spasms caused by spinal stenosis, or those that crop up after a minimally invasive spine surgery. Causes of Muscle Spasms & Stenosis Spinal stenosis […]
Can Spinal Hardware Make Noise?
Category: Minimally Invasive Surgery | Author: Stefano Sinicropi
We have talked about spine surgery hardware in a few previous, blog, posts. Recently we had a reader ask whether hardware can make squeaking, clicking, or popping noises after surgery. In this article, we’re going to answer this question and discuss if and when spine hardware can make noise and when you should be concerned […]
What to do when Doctors Disagree
Category: Surgeons | Author: Stefano Sinicropi
Previously, we talked about issues of misdiagnosis when it comes to spine care. In that article we advocated for seeking a second opinion if you are concerned about a misdiagnosis or if you are weighing your treatment options. But what if you get a second (or third, or fourth) opinion and the doctors disagree on your […]
